Assistant coach Keith Cappo had his team’s undivided attention.
Following a brief trip to the Owls’ home bleachers to thank fans for their support throughout a 4–0 victory against Loyola University Maryland on Friday, coach Seamus O’Connor informed his players that Cappo had something important to tell them.
The team huddled together tightly, waiting for Cappo’s announcement with genuine smiles and wide-eyed stares.
He could barely get the words out before the team began embracing one another and screaming with joy.
Saturday’s practice had been cancelled.
“That was their nice little surprise,” O’Connor said.